Chipotle meal calories can range dramatically based on your selections:

• Simple Bowl (Rice, Chicken, Salsa): ~450-650 calories
• Standard Burrito (Tortilla, Rice, Beans, Meat, Salsa): ~750-1000 calories
• Fully Loaded (Rice, Beans, Double Meat, Cheese, Guac, Sour Cream, Tortilla): Can easily reach 1000-1500+ calories

Pro Tip: The flour tortilla itself adds 320 calories and 50g of carbs. Opting for a bowl instead can instantly make your meal much lighter! Use our Chipotle calorie calculator to see the precise impact of each ingredient.

For a healthier, lower-calorie Chipotle meal, focus on these choices:

• Base: Salad or “Lifestyle Bowl” (Keto, Whole30, Paleo, etc.)
• Protein: Chicken (180 cal, 32g protein) or Steak (150 cal, 21g protein)
• Rice/Beans: Skip or opt for a small portion of Brown Rice (210 cal) or Black Beans (130 cal)
• Toppings: Load up on fresh veggies (Fajita Veggies, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa)
• Avoid/Minimize: Sour cream, queso, cheese, double meat, double rice, double beans.

Best Healthy Combo: Salad with Chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, and Romaine lettuce = ~350-450 calories with high protein and fiber!

Chipotle is an excellent source of protein, especially with double portions:

• Chicken: 32g protein (180 calories)
• Steak: 21g protein (150 calories)
• Carnitas (Pork): 23g protein (210 calories)
• Barbacoa (Beef): 24g protein (170 calories)
• Sofritas (Plant-Based): 15g protein (150 calories)
• Fajita Veggies: 1g protein (20 calories)

Ordering double meat can give you 40-60+ grams of protein in a single meal, making it ideal for muscle building or satisfying hunger.

High-Protein Combo: Bowl with double chicken, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, and extra Romaine lettuce = ~600 calories with over 60g of protein!

Chipotle is very keto and low-carb friendly, especially with “Lifestyle Bowls”:

• Base: Choose a Salad or a “Keto Bowl” (Romaine lettuce base).
• Skip High Carbs: Absolutely no rice, beans, or tortilla.
• Proteins: Chicken, Steak, Carnitas, Barbacoa are excellent choices.
• Low-Carb Toppings: Cheese (100 cal), sour cream (110 cal), guacamole (230 cal), all salsas (except corn), fajita veggies (20 cal), Romaine lettuce.

A “Keto Salad Bowl” with steak, extra cheese, guacamole, and a low-carb salsa can be under 10g net carbs, providing substantial protein and healthy fats. Chipotle makes it easy by having dedicated lifestyle bowls on their menu!

Keto-Friendly Tip: Double meat and extra guacamole are great for hitting fat and protein macros. Be mindful of portion sizes for cheese and sour cream if you’re also watching calories.

These popular additions are delicious but add significant calories and fat:

Adding both guacamole and queso to your meal can easily add 350 calories and 30g of fat. Consider your overall calorie and fat goals when adding these delicious toppings.

Portion Control Tip: Ask for “light guac” or “light queso” if you want the flavor without all the calories. Our calculator can help you compare!

Many Chipotle ingredients can be high in sodium, so mindful choices are key:

• Base: Stick to Romaine lettuce or brown rice.
• Lowest Sodium Protein: Chicken (310mg) is generally lower than Barbacoa (450mg) or Carnitas (490mg).
• Salsas: Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo – 250mg) is often lower than Tomatillo-Red Chili (500mg) or Corn (330mg).
• Minimize/Avoid: Queso Blanco (560mg), cheese (240mg), and especially sofritas (760mg) are higher in sodium.
• Ask for Light: Request “light” portions of meats, cheese, and salsas if possible.

A simple bowl with chicken, Romaine lettuce, black beans (330mg), and fresh tomato salsa can be a lower-sodium option compared to a fully loaded burrito with queso and high-sodium meats.

Sodium Tip: The daily recommended sodium limit is 2,300mg. Many Chipotle meals can easily exceed this, so pay attention to all add-ons and consider splitting a larger meal.